The Daily Bruin

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for awesome work at our next all-employee meeting (Thursday, Nov. 30)? Please send an email to Employee Empowerment (ee@georgefox.edu) by end of day Monday, Nov. 27, with a short summary (two to three sentences) of their recent success!

You are also welcome to come to the meeting early and add additional “shout-outs” to the board.

Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu).

Help parents in need in our community this Christmas by being a part of a December diaper drive hosted by the Students for Life Club! Bring some diapers back from Thanksgiving break to donate. We will have boxes set out for the donations in the Bruin Den and Bridge Café starting Friday, Dec. 1, until the beginning of finals week.

All donations will be given to the Pregnancy Counseling and Information Center right here in Newberg. Newberg PCIC is in need of bigger diaper sizes (sizes 3-5), but any diapers will be a blessing.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

The Wheeler Fitness Center will be taking a break for turkey, just like you! Below are the hours of operation for the week of Nov. 19-25:

Sunday–Tuesday: Normal hours
Wednesday: 6 a.m – 8 p.m.
Thursday–Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: Resume normal hours

We hope you have a great Thanksgiving break with family and friends!

We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this seven-question survey about the George Fox museum exhibits. If you have any questions or trouble with the survey, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Museum Exhibits Survey

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 8 or 9). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St. in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Tuesday) for a Thanksgiving chapel! We’ll have a wonderful time of communion together and a time of reflection for all that you are thankful for. We hope to see you there, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the last day for ordering your 2017-18 Commuter Life T-shirt. Fill out this form to place your order. Orders will be accepted until noon tomorrow. Shirts are $10 and must be paid in cash upon pick-up. Shirts are expected to arrive during finals week.

Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).

Due to Thanksgiving, the courier will make a second run on Wednesday of this week, then resume the regular schedule next week.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Come join us today (Tuesday) to watch and discuss a movie about depression in older adults. We will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Roberts 101.

Contact Mickina Biagi (mbiagi14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is excited to present its fourth annual research symposium on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will showcase eight rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Linda Dallof at 503-554-2451 or ldallof@georgefox.edu with any questions.

There is a new exhibit of artifacts from the George Fox University museum collection in the Canyon Commons display cases. This exhibit focuses on what students and employees did during their leisure time in the early 20th century.

If you have any questions about this exhibit, please contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu).

Help parents in need in our community this Christmas by being a part of a December diaper drive hosted by the Students for Life Club! Bring some diapers back from Thanksgiving break to donate. We will have boxes set out for the donations in the Bruin Den and Bridge Café starting Friday, Dec. 1, until the beginning of finals week.

All donations will be given to the Pregnancy Counseling and Information Center right here in Newberg. Newberg PCIC is in need of bigger diaper sizes (sizes 3-5), but any diapers will be a blessing.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremities. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be! Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

Interested in being an RA for the 2018-2019 school year? Come to the RA info meeting in Hoover 105 on Nov. 29 from 9 to 10 p.m.

Residence Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility, and leadership skills for our 2018-19 leadership teams. Presently, 66 students serve as Resident Assistants and Assistant Area Coordinators. We are looking for students who (a) seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, (b) value the diversity of our faith community, and (c) desire to invest deeply in the growth of the community.

On-campus and commuting students are welcome to come and learn about this leadership opportunity. Attendance is not required in order to become an RA, but we encourage those who are interested to come and find out more about the role.

Questions? Contact Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu).

The Wineskin is now extending the deadline for submissions! As the literary and art magazine at George Fox University, we accept poetry, prose, photography, and any 2D artwork. The Wineskin is a great way to get your art and writing published as well as influence the George Fox community through creativity. This year, the best piece in each category will be awarded an Amazon gift card.

The theme of this publication is “seasons of change.” There is no limit to the number of submissions. All prose should be 1000 words or less. Use this link or email kpalpant16@georgefox.edu to submit now!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for new information and fun competitions! Contact Kiale Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu for more information or to ask any questions.

The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s a good time to review some personal safety tips. With finals and term papers looming, it is easy to get distracted and not pay attention to your surroundings, so keep these things in mind:

1. Never walk with earbuds in or headphones on as you need to be aware of your surroundings and those around you.
2. Walk with somebody, especially after dark.
3. Call Security for an escort if you don’t have a friend or classmate to walk with after dark.
4. Have your keys in your hand before leaving the building, and after checking the backseat of your vehicle, get right in and lock the doors.
5. When approaching your vehicle, look to see if there are people loitering around it. If so, return to the building or store and ask Security officers to walk you to your vehicle.
6. Try to avoid leaving any valuables in your car or trunk. Before depositing packages in your trunk, check to see if anybody is watching, and if so, keep walking until you can place them in there unnoticed.
7. If someone approaches you while you are in your locked vehicle and preparing to leave, just go ahead and leave and do not engage them in conversation as it can be a ploy to attempt to get into your car.
8. If somebody is following you in your vehicle, call 911, describe the vehicle and where you are, and tell them where you are heading and ask them to meet you there. Do not drive to your residence if somebody is following you! The same applies if you are walking on foot.
9. When leaving your apartment or house for the holidays, arrange to have the mail either picked up by a friend, or stopped by the Post Office. Leave different lights on with timers, and have neighbors put away your garbage cans and pick up newspapers. Have all packages sent to your George Fox PO box for safekeeping.

These are just a few tips. We have many other informative handouts in the Security office on subjects like preventing identity theft, apartment safety, package and car theft prevention, and more. Stop by and check them out!

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).

Meal plans have been rolled over for the spring semester and charges have been applied to your bill. Students who are eligible to change their meal plan for the spring semester will be able to do so starting Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. After this date, please log into your Housing & Meal Plan Intent Form to make this change. Keep in mind that students living on campus are eligible for meal plans based on the number of completed credits earned.

If you are expecting to change your meal plan for the spring semester and you don’t have the options you were hoping to find, you may need to wait until all your grades have been entered to complete this change. Grades are generally due by Dec. 25, 2017. Changes made after Jan. 8, 2018, may be subject to our refund policy. The final deadline for all declining meal plan changes will be Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Please refer to our policies and procedures on the Meal Plan Policies & Procedure page. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316) in the Student Life office. When inquiring about your meal plan via email, please include your student ID number.

Want to know why your higher education matters? William Penn Honors Program Director Joseph Clair tackles the question head-on in his upcoming lecture, “The Lost Purpose of Learning” on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Signed copies of Dr. Clair’s most recent book, “On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning,” will be available for purchase at the event.

For questions regarding this lecture, contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport for Thanksgiving break. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.

Here are the details:

• The cost for one passenger is $65, plus a tip. Each additional passenger is $3.
• Each shuttle can fit five to six passengers. The cost per student is based on the total number of passengers during the scheduled times, so if you can fill one shuttle, the cost per student could be as low as $15 (if you have a total of six passengers).
• Make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance and Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. To reserve your spot, go online to Hillsboro Airporter & Car Service LLC.
• Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare.
• Hillsboro Airporter has 24/7 service. It will work with students and their families, putting students together to lower the cost of the fare.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

If you’re interested in studying abroad during the 2018-2019 school year, applications are due on Jan. 12, 2018. Note that faculty recommendations and a medical form are needed – which may take some time to obtain! Get started soon to get a head start on the process. More information, as well as the application, can be found on the Study Abroad web page.

If you have any questions or need help with any part of the process, email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or Paul Chamberlain (pchamberlain@georgefox.edu) or stop by the office in the Intercultural Life/Study Abroad house.